Latest News from Turkish Travel & Tourism Industry
Istanbul Sees 11.48% Rise in Foreign Visitors in May 2024
Istanbul saw a significant increase in foreign visitors this May, with a rise of 11.48% compared to the same month last year. The city welcomed ...
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New Touristic Tatvan Train Starts Service: Discover Scenic Turkey by Train
One of the two new touristic train routes in Turkiye announced earlier, the Touristic Tatvan Train, will start service after the Eid al-Adha holiday. The ...
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Bobo by The Stay Opens in Bodrum
Bobo by The Stay, the newest of the Stay Hotels, has now opened in Bodrum. Perched high above the sparkling Aegean, Bobo offers guests exclusive ...
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Efes Experience Museum Named World’s Best
Efes Experience Museum from Turkey has won a prestigious award at the Mondo-Dr Awards, which honor outstanding projects in the exhibition and hospitality sectors worldwide. ...
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Turkish Airlines Launches Istanbul – Denver Flights with Special Introductory Fares
Turkish Airlines has announced the launch of a new route from Istanbul to Denver. This service will initially operate three flights per week. “As the ...
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Fire Destroys Famous Kadir’s Tree Houses in Antalya’s Olympos
A devastating fire last night completely destroyed Kadir’s Tree Houses, a well-known accommodation site in the Olympos National Park in Antalya. This popular retreat, which ...
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Taksim Square’s New Attraction: The Republic Museum
Istanbul’s Taksim Square has welcomed a new cultural landmark with the opening of the Republic Museum. The historic Taksim Maksem, restored and repurposed by İBB ...
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Bvlgari to Open Bvlgari Resort Bodrum in Turkey by 2026
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of an agreement to open Bvlgari Resort Bodrum, a new luxury hotel in Bodrum, Turkey, in 2026. ...
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Turkish Tourism Faces Challenges After FTI Touristik’s Bankruptcy
FTI Touristik, a major German tour operator, declared insolvency on June 3, raising concerns within Turkey’s tourism sector. The impact of this collapse is being ...
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Turkey to Implement New Measures Against E-Cigarettes, Says Erdoğan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced new measures against e-cigarettes in Turkey. He shared these plans during the “World No Tobacco Day and Environmental Health ...
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Air Cairo Launches Flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, one of Europe’s busiest airports, continues to expand its global network by connecting world tourism centers to Istanbul with new ...
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Istanbul Airport Surpasses Pre-COVID Passenger Numbers in Europe
Istanbul Airport has achieved remarkable growth in passenger numbers. It has surpassed pre-COVID-19 levels, leading all other European airports in this recovery. The latest data ...
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East Meets West! Turkish Airlines & Air China Announce Partnership
Great news for travelers between China and Turkey! Turkish Airlines (TK), the flag carrier of Türkiye, and Air China Limited (CA), the flag carrier of ...
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Istanbul Tourism Hits Record High with 5.2 Million Visitors in 2024
Istanbul has set a new record by welcoming 5,244,936 foreign visitors in the first four months of 2024. This impressive achievement represents a 9.94% increase ...
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Malaysia Airports Ends Partnership with IC Holding at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) has announced the end of its strategic partnership with IC Holding at Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Turkey’s second-largest airport. ...
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Russian Tycoon Abramovich Eyes Istanbul Marinas for Luxury Project
Roman Abramovich, the famous former owner of the English football club Chelsea FC, is reportedly eyeing a significant investment in Istanbul’s marina sector. According to ...
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Istanbul Wins in WWF’s One Planet City Challenge
Istanbul has been named the national champion in the international One Planet City Challenge (OPCC) organized by WWF (World Wildlife Fund). This recognition highlights Istanbul’s ...
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Turkey Has the Most Expensive Passports in the World
Turkey, experiencing a significant visa crisis with its largest trading partner, the European Union (EU), now tops the list of the world’s most expensive passports. ...
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Luxury Collection Unveils Sini Restaurant at Sanasaryan Han, Istanbul
Situated in the historic peninsula, Sanasaryan Han, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Istanbul, epitomizes luxurious hospitality and introduces guests to Turkey’s rich culinary heritage through ...
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Severe Turbulence on Turkish Airlines Flight Causes Injury to Crew Member
A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Izmir encountered severe turbulence, leading to a serious injury for one of the cabin crew members. The incident ...
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